Business Economics at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Business Economics, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 business economics graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Business Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Business Economics graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business Economics graduates at Western Kentucky University are 25% women (5) and 75% men (15).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 20 bachelor’s business economics graduates at Western Kentucky University, 25% were women (5) and 75% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 5% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Business Economics program at Western Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Business Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.